Plant Industry - Lythrum
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum spp.Non-native to N.C.)
"Class B" State Noxious Weed
![NC Map With Quarantined Lythrum Counties Indicated](https://files.nc.gov/agriculture/styles/inline_large/public/images/2023-06/purploos.gif?VersionId=VTXilGrRDCRGr5xvHm_yzYvOy8D7Y5SI&itok=R4U4WV37)
![Red dot to denote quarantine areas](https://files.nc.gov/agriculture/styles/inline_small/public/images/2023-06/reddot.gif?VersionId=Qqs.BrihQzEA7aqSlH03JTC1TLmDEh7W&itok=DzbbrqeJ)
Denotes quarantine area
Movement of the noxious weed Purple Loosestrife (and other non-native Lythrum spp.) or other regulated articles from quarantine areas is prohibited except under certificate or permit. Certificates or permits may be obtained from an NCDA&CS Plant Protection Specialist in your area or by contacting the Plant Protection Section at 1-800-206-9333.